Washington State Supreme Court Justices to visit WWU on Feb. 19, 20

Western’s Center for Law, Diversity and Justice to present a Q&A panel, and the Justices will hear two cases 

The Washington State Supreme Court will visit Western on Feb. 19 and 20, and WWU’s Center for Law, Diversity and Justice will host two opportunities for the university community to engage with the Justices and learn more about the court.

"We are honored to welcome the Washington State Supreme Court to Western’s campus,” said WWU President Sabah Randhawa. “This visit presents a rare opportunity for our students to witness state government and judicial proceedings in action. We are grateful to the court for offering this remarkable learning experience and reinforcing the vital connection between education and the functioning of our government."

The first opportunity is a question-and-answer session from 9–11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19 in the Wilson Library Reading Room. The Supreme Court Justices will answer questions about the role and functions of the court, and light refreshments will be provided.

The Justices will hear two cases on from 9–11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, also in the Wilson Library Reading Room. The court will hear State v. Thompson No. 103338-9 and State v. Abrams No. 103058-4.  

In State v. Thompson, the court will deliberate on if a request for medical records in a murder trial was unfairly denied, and if the deceased’s estate can intervene in an appeal from the accused. 

In State v. Abrams, the court will deliberate on if a person who has met the requirements of their sentence can receive a certificate of discharge when they are still incarcerated on a separate conviction. 

Both events are also available Zoom on their respective days; please pre-register here. 

Requests for accommodations can be made in advance to The Foundation for WWU & Alumni at (360) 650-3353 or Alumni@wwu.edu.